San José Facts and Information

San Jose Country: Costa Rica

San Jose by the Numbers:

Population: 300,000 Elevation: 3021 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 70.8 inches Average January Temperature: 66 degrees F / 18C Average July Temperature: 69 degrees F / 20C

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Food Processing, Textiles & Clothing, Construction Materials, Fertilizer, Plastic Products Ethnic Mix: 94% Caucasian, 3% African American, 1% Amerindian, 1% Chinese, 1% Other Electricity: 120 volts, 60Hz Time Zone: GMT-6 Country Dialing Code: 506

Did You Know?

Why does coffee grow so well around the city? It's the climate. The Central Valley, in which the city sits, has a perfect climate. At 1,125m (3,690 ft.) above sea level, San José enjoys springlike temperatures year-round.